ArvanCloud
ArvanCloud — Iranian CDN and cloud provider offering object storage, DDoS protection, and serverless edge compute.
Our Verdict
Essential infrastructure for serving Iranian audiences, not viable as primary global CDN provider.
Pros
- Strong regional coverage inside Iran
- Integrated CDN, DDoS, and object storage
- Serverless edge compute with JS runtime
- Local payment methods supported
Cons
- Sanctions limit usage outside Iran region
- Smaller global POP footprint than Tier-1 CDNs
- Documentation heavily Farsi-first
- Limited third-party integrations
Best for: Businesses targeting Iranian users needing local CDN and cloud services
Not for: Global SaaS products or companies under US export compliance constraints
When to Use ArvanCloud
Good fit if you need
- CDN and DDoS protection for Iran-regional web applications
- Object storage with S3-compatible API in Iran's cloud zone
- Edge compute for low-latency apps serving MENA audiences
- Live video streaming with ArvanCloud CDN edge nodes
- Local cloud alternative compliant with Iranian data regulations
Lock-in Assessment
Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score 3/5
Pricing
Price wrong?ArvanCloud Pricing
- Pricing Model
- usage
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
10,000
1K10K100K1M10M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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